Darren Toogood - Editor
Darren heads up Island Echo not only as Editor, but as Publisher and Founder too. He specialises in breaking news and has worked in the local news market for the past 15 years.
A MONTH TO GO UNTIL SAILGP’S EUROPEAN DEBUT IN COWES
SailGP, the fastest sail racing in the world, flies into the UK to make its debut on European waters in just a month's time. On 10th and 11th August, SailGP will serve as the opening feature of the iconic Cowes...
Read moreDetailsProtected: 5 WIGHT WEDDING VENUES TO CONSIDER
With summer in full swing, many couples planning to tie the knot will be thinking ahead to their special day. Here are a few venues on the Isle of Wight for you to consider... This feature stays permanently on the...
Read moreDetailsALL-NEW SCARE EXPERIENCE LAUNCHING AT BLACKGANG CHINE THIS OCTOBER
Building on the success of Wicked Nights in 2018, the team at Blackgang Chine are back with a new look, a new name and an experience that will almost certainly give you nightmares. Terror Island will be landing at Blackgang...
Read moreDetailsTHE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO INFLATABLE RAINBOW RUN 2019
The countdown is on to this year’s Inflatable Rainbow Run - the biggest annual fundraiser for Wessex Cancer Trust Isle of Wight. The 3km family colour run, featuring 10 giant inflatables and 5 colour clouds, takes place at Sandown Airport...
Read moreDetailsTOPS NEWPORT CROWNED ‘NURSERY OF THE YEAR SOUTH’
Tops Day Nursery, based at the Isle of Wight College in Newport, has gained the accolade of being the South’s 'Nursery of the Year' for 2019. The National Day Nurseries Association Nursery Awards were held last month, celebrating the very...
Read moreDetailsJOIN THE SPACE CHASE FOR THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Isle of Wight libraries are calling for children to sign up to read 6 books this summer as part of Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019. The Summer Reading Challenge asks youngsters to borrow and read any 6 library books...
Read moreDetailsLOUISE COMPLETES MARATHON CHALLENGE TO HELP ISLAND STROKE PATIENTS
£375 has been raised for St Mary’s Hospital's Stroke Unit to benefit people receiving care following a stroke. Louise Snook signed up for this year’s London Marathon to raise money for the unit, which cared for her mum last year....
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PROVISIONAL SATS RESULTS IMPROVE AT FASTER RATE THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE
Early provisional data for Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) results for 2019 have been released, showing Isle of Wight schools have improved the standards their pupils attain in reading, writing and mathematics. Figures show the Island improved at...
Read moreDetailsPERFORMANCE CAR A WRITE-OFF AFTER CRASH NEAR COWES
Police were called to a single-vehicle collision on the outskirts of Cowes overnight, in which a performance car was severely damaged. Officers were deployed to Rolls Hill on the fringes of Gurnard and Northwood at 22:48 after it was reported...
Read moreDetailsFEARS FOR MAN SEES POLICE AND COASTGUARD TASKED TO THE NEEDLES
Police and HM Coastguard were sent to a concern for welfare incident at The Needles, Alum Bay last night (Wednesday). Fears for a man's welfare were raised with Police, prompting a search to be launched in the area. The assistance...
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